Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A9

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus VG-110 vs Sony A9, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the VG-110 (12MP) and A9 (24MP) and the VG-110 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The VG-110 was released 7 years earlier than the A9 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus VG-110 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the VG-110 matches up vs the A9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus VG-110 & Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus VG-110 Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus VG-110 has exterior dimensions of 92mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the VG-110 compared to the A9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the VG-110 and A9 is 97 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-110 and A9.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The VG-110 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A9 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older VG-110 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.